Christmas opening hours 2021 at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and other supermarkets

Here is the full list of Christmas opening hours at the major supermarkets over Christmas so you can plan when you pick up your turkey and treats.

Opening times at the supermarkets in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year are very different from their normal opening and closing times.

Obviously, people want to shop a bit more, so the stores can stay open a little longer. But, staff very rightly deserve a decent break over the Christmas Bank Holiday too!

You don’t want to turn up at a shop and see them shut, and you can plan much better when you know when and where you can go. So, to help, here we share the Christmas opening times across all the main supermarkets.

If you’re not able to get to a supermarket, Christmas delivery slots are open, but they are going quick (some have already gone)! There are still loads of click and collect options for the three days running up to Christmas Eve; you will need to book them up fast.

Asda opening times

It’s likely that Asda will make the same decision as last year for their store opening times.

They have not confirmed their 2021 festive times as yet, but we will update here soon.

In 2020, Asda made the decision to shut all of its stores for both Christmas Day and Boxing Day. In good news for store staff, anyone who was due to work on 26th will still be paid.

All 631 shops closed at 7 PM on 24th December and reopened on 27th December.

Individual stores times may vary, so it’s best to check your local for their opening times.

Lidl Christmas opening times

The 2021 Christmas dates have not been released yet, but will likely follow the same pattern as last year:

2020 times

Lidl have amended their opening and closing times in England, Wales and Scotland from 19th December until 1st January 2021.

In England, from Saturday 19th December until 23rd December, stores will open from 7 AM and close at 11 PM (apart from Sunday 20th December where stores will open usual hours).

On 24th December, Lidl will close earlier at 6 PM in Scotland, Wales and most of England.

All stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

The only exception is Lidl supermarkets inside the M25 which open from 10 AM – 7 PM on 26th December.

From 27th until 30th December, stores will open as normal before they shut earlier for the New Year.

Sainsbury’s seasonal opening hours

Sainsbury’s extends their seasonal opening times over some of December. Hopefully, this will drive down the number of people in the store at the same time.

Most stores open from 6 AM through until midnight on 21st, 22nd and 23rd December.

Sainsbury’s opening hours on Christmas Eve are usually reduced from 6 AM until 7 PM. Sainsbury’s Locals will be open longer on 24th December until 9 PM.

All stores (including convenience stores, petrol stations and supermarkets) will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing day for 2021 and will reopen from 10 AM – 5 PM the next day.

This will also apply to Argos and Habitat outlets.

Morrisons opening hours at Christmas

Morrisons will be closing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and will reopen on 27th December 2021.

They will extend the opening times across most stores on the run-up to the 25th.

It’s best to check individual store opening times.

Aldi Christmas opening hours

To help everyone get all the carrots they need, Aldi extends their festive opening times.

The supermarket will be opening from 7 AM until 10 PM Monday to Thursday, and will close at 6 PM on Friday the 24th.

As in past years, all stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Times may vary in Wales and Scotland.

Tesco opening hours at Christmas

In the run-up to Christmas, hundreds of stores will likely extend their opening to 24 hours a day from 14th December to 24th December (apart from Sundays).

Store opening hours at Tesco Express will be different.

Although not fully confirmed, we expect the stores to be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

M and S Food hall

M&S is extending the opening of their food-only stores until midnight in the few days before Christmas. From 20th – 23rd December, 400 M&S stores will follow the longer opening times. On Christmas Eve, stores will close at 8 PM.

Usually, M&S open their stores on 26th December (a great time to pick up yellow sticker food!), but they’ve decided to close on both days again this year.

Iceland Christmas opening hours

Iceland has not released their festive opening times as yet, but we will add the details here when we know.

In previous years, they close early on Christmas Eve, will be closed on Christmas Day, and will reopen later on Boxing Day.

Waitrose opening hours

Most Waitrose stores will be open until 11 PM on the days before Christmas, but opening hours can vary store to store, so it’s best to double-check.

On 24th December, the stores will likely be open from 7 AM – 6 PM and will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

For New Year’s Eve, stores are open 8 am – 6 pm and closed on New Year’s Day. There are a few stores which may be open between 7 AM and 10 PM.

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